Cost of living in Tampico, Mexico vs Melbourne, Australia
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| Food | - 54% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Tampico (Mexico) is 54% cheaper than in Melbourne (Australia) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Mex$ 182 (AU$11) | AU$18 | - 37% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Mex$ 107 (AU$7) | AU$12 | - 45% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Mex$ 72 (AU$4.40) | AU$5.27 | - 17% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Mex$ 19 (AU$1.13) | AU$1.46 | - 23% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Mex$ 30 (AU$1.83) | AU$5.06 | - 64% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Mex$ 16 (AU$0.98) | AU$4.83 | - 80% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Mex$ 38 (AU$2.35) | AU$7 | - 64% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Mex$ 36 (AU$2.21) | AU$4.57 | - 52% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Mex$ 21 (AU$1.25) | AU$3.20 | - 61% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Mex$ 19 (AU$1.14) | AU$5.70 | - 80% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Mex$ 159 (AU$10) | AU$17 | - 42% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Mex$ 27 (AU$1.66) | AU$2.82 | - 41% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Mex$ 13 (AU$0.82) | AU$2.67 | - 69% | |
| Housing | - 74% | |||
| Housing in Tampico (Mexico) is 74% cheaper than in Melbourne (Australia) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Mex$ 6,922 (AU$423) | AU$2,894 | - 85% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Mex$ 5,114 (AU$312) | AU$2,147 | - 85% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Mex$ 1,602 (AU$98) | AU$238 | - 59% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Mex$ 8,746 (AU$534) | AU$1,809 | - 70% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Mex$ 4,651 (AU$284) | AU$1,422 | - 80% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Mex$ 1,742 (AU$106) | AU$159 | - 33% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Mex$ 372 (AU$23) | AU$46 | - 51% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Mex$ 7,827 (AU$478) | AU$354 | + 35% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 1,778 (AU$109) | AU$212 | - 49% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Mex$ 64 (AU$3.92) | AU$12 | - 67% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Mex$ 46 (AU$2.83) | AU$28 | - 90% | |
| Clothes | - 38% | |||
| Clothes in Tampico (Mexico) is 38% cheaper than in Melbourne (Australia) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Mex$ 682 (AU$42) | AU$101 | - 59% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Mex$ 716 (AU$44) | AU$59 | - 26% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 1,291 (AU$79) | AU$129 | - 39% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Mex$ 1,132 (AU$69) | AU$131 | - 47% | |
| Transportation | - 71% | |||
| Transportation in Tampico (Mexico) is 71% cheaper than in Melbourne (Australia) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Mex$ 211,511 (AU$12,920) | AU$27,303 | - 53% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Mex$ 16 (AU$0.96) | AU$1.38 | - 31% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Mex$ 498 (AU$30) | AU$160 | - 81% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | Mex$ 226 (AU$14) | AU$21 | - 35% | |
| Personal Care | - 59% | |||
| Personal Care in Tampico (Mexico) is 59% cheaper than in Melbourne (Australia) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 52 (AU$3.18) | AU$7 | - 56% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Mex$ 106 (AU$7) | AU$24 | - 73% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Mex$ 512 (AU$31) | AU$72 | - 56% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Mex$ 79 (AU$4.80) | AU$7 | - 30% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Mex$ 32 (AU$1.93) | AU$4.47 | - 57% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Mex$ 47 (AU$2.90) | AU$5.32 | - 45% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Mex$ 25 (AU$1.51) | AU$2.55 | - 41% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Mex$ 22 (AU$1.35) | AU$3.01 | - 55% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Mex$ 109 (AU$7) | AU$36 | - 81% | |
| Entertainment | - 66% | |||
| Entertainment in Tampico (Mexico) is 66% cheaper than in Melbourne (Australia) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Mex$ 278 (AU$17) | AU$51 | - 67% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Mex$ 131 (AU$8) | AU$39 | - 80% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Mex$ 547 (AU$33) | AU$226 | - 85% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Mex$ 576 (AU$35) | AU$78 | - 55% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Mex$ 81 (AU$4.95) | AU$16 | - 68% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Mex$ 45 (AU$2.78) | AU$4.40 | - 37% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Mex$ 28 (AU$1.70) | AU$10 | - 83% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Mex$ 7,685 (AU$469) | AU$634 | - 26% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Mex$ 2.04 (AU$0.12) | AU$0.25 | - 49% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Mex$ 452 (AU$28) | AU$72 | - 61% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Mex$ 51 (AU$3.13) | AU$33 | - 91% | |
| TOTAL | - 66% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 1,122 prices entered by 146 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 08, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Tampico (Mexico) is 66% cheaper than in Melbourne (Australia)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require AU$8,300 in Melbourne you would need to make just about AU$2,820 (Mex$ 46,174) in Tampico.
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